Annehmen
Example: Ich nehme das Geschenk gerne an und danke dir sehr.
Definition
"Annehmen" means to accept or receive something willingly, such as an offer, gift, or proposal. It indicates agreeing to take or believe something as true or valid, often used in contexts like accepting a gift or agreeing to a suggestion.
Etymology
The German verb "annehmen" comes from the combination of 'an' meaning 'on' or 'at' and 'nehmen' meaning 'to take.' Essentially, it carries the meaning of 'taking on' or 'accepting.' Did you know? The verb 'nehmen' traces back to Old High German 'neman,' related to the English word 'take.'
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"Annehmen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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